I love incorporating herbs into various things I do, and even sneaking them into treats for my non-witchy friends. One fun and creative way to do that over the summer is to make floral ice cubes.

If you’re having people over, or want to bring something unique to a get together, these are great for kids or to dress up nonalcoholic drinks so they still feel special with a little twist.

The directions for these are fairly simple. Here’s what you need:

Edible Flowers

Herbs

Pieces of Fresh Fruit

Ice Cube Tray

Water

Place the herbs, flowers, and fruit inside each individual ice cube box, and arrange as you like. Keep in mind that when you pour in the water, they’ll move around.

For my ice cubes, I used dried edible rose petals. I pulled the petals off of each bud separately so as not to include the seeds or stem. You can also use calendula or lavender, which are usually pretty easy to find.

For my herb, I chose to use leftover mint from another recipe, and you can do this as well. But keep in mind how that herb tastes to determine whether or not you want it infusing with your water.

Keep in mind that the ice cubes will melt (it is summer, after all) and people will have some floaties in their drinks. So long as the ingredients you’re using are edible, they’re all good.

If you have access to a few different flowers and herbs, you can also choose them based on their magical properties. Here’s some helpful information from The Hearth Witch’s Compendium: Magical and Natural Living for Every Day by Anna Franklin.

Apple

Represents fertility, love, marriage, harvest, wisdom, and lust. Relates to the element of fire and is ruled by the Sun and Venus.

Basil

Represents happiness, money, harmony, healing, love, and home. Relates to the element of fire and is ruled by the planet Mars.

Calendula

Represents love, protection, and is used for consecration. Relates to the element of fire and is ruled by the Sun.

Chamomile

Represents protection, peace, money, luck, and regeneration. Relates to the element of water and is ruled by the Sun.

Cherry

Represents love, happiness, and divination.

Chili Peppers

Represents love, fidelity, and works with counter-magic. Relates to the element of fire and is ruled by the planet Mars.

Cucumber

Represents healing, fertility, and astral travel. Relates to the element of water and is ruled by the Moon.

Lavender

Represents relaxation, harmony, peace, purification, and healing. Relates to the element of air and is ruled by the planet Mercury.

Lemon

Represents cleansing, protection, and love. Relates to he element of water and is ruled by the Moon.

Lemongrass

Represents lust and psychic powers. Relates to the solar plexus chakra and self empowerment.

Orange

Represents love, energy, and joy. Relates to the element of air and is ruled by the planet Venus.

Peppermint

Represents clarity and cleansing. Relates to the element of air and is ruled by the planet Venus.

Rose

Represents love, sensuality, rebirth, memorials, and sensuality. Relates to the element of water and deities that rule over all facets of love.

Rosemary

Represents protection, love, all aspects of the mind and memory, healing, births, funerals, and attracts fairies. Relates to the element of fire and is ruled by the Sun.

Violet

Represents moon rituals, funerals, and the rebirth of the Sun from the Underworld. Relates to the element of water and is ruled by Neptune and the Moon.

How to Make Floral Ice Cubes for Summer